Joshua & Quinlin
Wedding Party
Joshua Merritt
Groom
You probably already know him. He's ok.
Quinlin Hanson
Groom
You probably already know him. He's slightly better than ok.
Connor Williamson
Best Man
I met Connor back in undergrad (thanks Stephanie!), but we didn't really start hanging out until 2012. We immediately bonded over our love of adult beverages and pool. He and I are the OG Wednesdays. Over the years, Connor has been a great friend, road trip companion (even when the mattress on the roof takes us down to 12mpg or I'm too hungover to really be driving), support when the road got rough, and all around great guy. I'm sure he has plenty of stories that he could tell of our shenanigans! I couldn't be happier or prouder that he's standing up with me for our wedding!
Sannie Culbertson
Best Woman
Hi! Quin here. Sannie and I met while suffering the trauma of grad school. What started as a friendship based on patio parties, 2-for-5 martinis, and camaraderie from suffering qualifying exams eventually grew into a friendship based on shared love of travel, science, food, and the joys of growing up. I've always admired Sannie's adventurous spirit, can-do attitude, baking abilities, and homemade wine. Sannie is the creme of the crop when it comes to friends and I owe surviving my 20s to her. She's literally the best.
Kevin Funk
Usher
Kevin is also one of the OG Wednesdays. We met in the summer of 2012 when Stephanie brought him around for the annual Pride Party. Along with Connor, Kevin's been one of my biggest supports since I met him. Whether it's opening up his cabin in Green Lake, never sugar coating the truth when I need it, or making me laugh so hard I cry, he really is an amazing friend. I'm so thankful to have him as part of my wedding party. PS I really should've used the picture of the highlights you got for prom!
Brent Lehman
Usher
(This is also from Quin!) Brent is another victim of grad school along with Quin and Sannie. Brent, Quin, and Sannie managed to survive thanks to, and stop me if you've heard this one, patio parties and 2-for-5 martinis. Our friendship was forged during taco bar lunches while talking politics before classes. Brent taught me that straight bros can be cool too! Please feed him beer.